Alexander McQueen “Obi Bow” Clutch: What’s in a Name?

Since inheriting the imposing task of preserving Alexander McQueen‘s legacy, Sarah Burton has continued to surprise and delight. Instead of doing the expected and continuing releases of bestsellers, she has come up with new designs appealing to McQueen die-hards (that would be me), simultaneously garnering a new audience.McQueen was famed for a sense of gothic, dark femininity, and Burton is not imitating the master but expanding his vision through an innate sensibility: this bag is a prime example. The name “Obi Bow Clutch” sounds like it would be absurdly girly, even verging on something in which one might tote feminine hygiene products. Thankfully, in Burton’s expert hands, the result is intelligent and progressive. The bow is not even close to a poofy dollop; it’s a hard, twisted piece of bag sculpture (much like an actual obi). A large and functional clutch, the shiny gold hardware imbues just enough glitter. Covetable and wearable: Burton knows what a woman wants. At Alexander McQueen for $950.Pair with: A bootie that is also angular and atypically feminine, such as Dolce & Gabbana’s macrame lace open-toe ankle boots. On LuisaviaRoma for $848.20.